Tsum Valley Trekking

The Tsum Valley Trekking is one of the major trekking destinations as it is one of the hidden gems, lies in a remote region of Nepal. The scenery is just stunning, with beautiful forests and countryside, with Ganesh Himal towering above the valley. Tsum comes from the Tibetan word ‘Tsombo’, which means vivid and after visiting Tsum, and the Tibetan Buddhist culture is still very prevalent.

Against the majestic backdrop of the Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal, Boudha Himal ranges, this serene Himalayan valley is rich in ancient art, culture and religion. The local people are mostly of Tibetan origin & speak their own dialect. The altitude of Tsum Valley trekking varies from 1905m in Lhokpa to over 5093m at Ngula Dhojhyang pass on the Tibatan border. The hidden valley is surrounded by the Boudha Himal and Himal chuli to the west, Ganesh Himal to the south & Sringi Himal to North.

People in Tsum Valley Trekking area still practice polyandry system and they have their own unique culture, tradition & dialect. They celebrate unique festival like Lhosar, Dhacyhang, Saga Dawa, Faning & others. Many residents of this valley report that they have seen or found the signs of Mehti, commonly referred as the ‘Yeti’ or ‘Abominable Snowman’.

The Tsum Valley Trekking trials are strewn with artistic chortens and lined with Mani walls made of thousands of stone slabs carved with drawings of deities and inscribed with prayers. The famous Kyimo Lung, a pilgrimage circuit in the central Trans-Himalaya is a well known seat of learning and a seat of meditation. The circuit traverses across Tsum Valley, Manaslu area in Nepal and southern parts of Tibet. The Buddhist saint Milarepa is believed to have meditated in the caves of these mountains. Due to its remoteness and inaccessibility, this sacred valley and its people have been bypassed by mainstream development for centuries. As a result, the unique culture of this valley has also remained fairly intact. This trek begins from Arughat in Gorkha district, which is easily accessible from Kathmandu.

The Trek Cost Includes:

All the International Arrival and Departure Transfers

Pre and Post Trek Deluxe Star Hotel Accomodation in Kathmandu

Domestic Airport Transfers

Private transportation to Arughat

Half Day Guided Cultural Sightseeing

Comprehensive Trekking Map

Authentic Nepali Welcome Dinner

All the accommodation and full board meals and hot beverages on the trek

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